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Is beer and wine toxic to dogs and cats?
Is beer and wine toxic to dogs and cats? The answer is YES! We may have all seen at one in point in our lives, whether in person or on video, of someone giving a dog alcohol. I have never seen it in person and I always try to stay positive in my blogging but I have to be honest, I came across a picture of a puppy being forced fed alcohol and it made me sick to my stomach. You should NEVER give your dog or cat wine or beer and here are the reasons why! A dog's kidneys can't process...
Six ways to alleviate pet anxiety
I’ve recently been helping a friend with a situation involving a very sweet Portuguese Water Dog whose owner has passed away. She came as a pair with her brother but the family has split them up leaving this poor sweet girl to find a new home. She is now with my friend and suffering from anxiety. She’s been through a lot in a short period of time and although is now safe, warm, and fed, she is missing her owner and brother terribly. I called the dog's vet to see what we could do for her...
One sure way to travel with your pet
Did you know that Pittsburgh, PA has been ranked #7 as a foodie destination? I've been watching the transition over the years and the addition of many delicious restaurants which Thomas and I have had the pleasure of trying. Now that we have Jake and Maggie, I'm also searching for dining that will allow us to bring our two monsters! I just came across a site...BringFido at www.bringfido.com and was pleasantly surprised at how many restaurants in Pittsburgh that allow you to bring your pet. Not...
What your groomer is really trying to say
We have a wonderful groomer in Eureka, MO that we take Jake and Maggie to for their bath and toenail trim. They leave smelling good and always have a fun bandana tied around their neck. But...it's bit of a different story here in WV. We went from showing up at one location three different times to find the groomer was always late. We left one groomer because it was absolutely filthy. But the best was when we found a nice location with friendly service only to return to pick up the dogs...
One way to know if your dog loves you
One way to know if your dog loves you 1/9/20192 Comments Last week I did a post (see here), that talked about how dogs show their love for you. This week I want to talk about how smiling at your dog can increase their love and devotion for you. I had given Jake and Maggie a new toy to play with and as you all know, my little monsters can destroy a toy in 2.5 seconds. It was raining outside so we decided playtime would be in the house. The only thing that I have found that can stand the test of...
Beaver County Adoptions
t's been awhile since I've posted anything from the Beaver County Human Society and was happy to see their emails come through this morning! I had planned on a totally different post (which I will do later) but wanted to share these sweet fur babies with you. I hate to see them sitting in shelters but happy to help in any way I can to advertise in hopes they will find a forever home. Thomas and I donated to our charities over the holidays by donating to the animal shelters, gifts for the...
One easy way to adopt a pet
I have volunteered at different shelters over the years and I know first hand how much work it is to keep a shelter running. It can be a daunting and rewarding task all at the same time. I have the utmost respect for the volunteers who give their time, devotion, and energy to taking care of the shelter animals all across the country. I would like to send my thanks and appreciation to you and hope that this blog post finds you. In partnership with Beaver County Humane Society, I have...
7 ways that dogs show their love
"Playing hide and go seek" Happy Holidays! I can’t believe it’s 2019! Jake and Maggie celebrated their second Christmas with us and got lots of toys from their grandma, pap pap, aunt and uncle. Yes, of course, we spoiled them rotten too! Last year Jake destroyed the first Christmas ornament he saw…you know…those stuffed animal door knob hangers that have springs for legs. He bounced towards it with delight, yanked it off the door and tore through the house like a mini tornado thinking...
How to eliminate pet stains and odor
"Maggie loves to climb up on her daddy, lick his head and then look out the window". "He has 73 pounds sitting on his shoulder". LOL "Jake just loves to relax". "Maggie went looking for me and had to show me her new chewy". "The lighting was bad but I just had to snap that photo!" "Always kissing" We were in Missouri with Jake and Maggie for over a week and the pups really enjoyed themselves. We went for walks around the neighborhood and to one of our favorite places, St. Charles, MO...
5 ways to occupy your pet during the holidays
With Thanksgiving having just past and Christmas right around the corner, Thomas and I have been shopping, dining, and checking things off our "to do" list around the house. We are so excited because this will be Jake and Maggie's second Christmas with us and I'm already planning on how we are going to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with them. We have always celebrated the holidays by spoiling our dogs and Jake and Maggie are no exception. We have always opened up our gifts to...